William Brey

October 06, 2009|The Morning Call

William Bill Brey, 79 of Red Hill, died October 3, 2009. He was the beloved companion of Mary Jane Schaeffer and the widower of Dorothy (OConner) Brey. Born in Green Lane, he was a son of the late Hiram and Eva (Kline) Brey. He served his country honorably in the Army during the Korean War. Bill worked for Knoll International in East Greenville in many capacities in the upholstering department and as Manager of Field Service immediately prior to retirement. He was a member of St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church in Red Hill. He was also a member of Owls Nest #1032 in East Greenville and Post #184 of the American Legion, Palm.

Survivors: His companion; daughters; Dr. Robin Brey-Holliday wife of Dr. Steven Holliday of San Antonio, Texas and Lori wife of Michael Ackerman of Fleetwood, Pa.; brothers, Hiram and his wife Doris of Harleysville and David and his wife Helen of Gilbertsville; sisters, Edith wife of Leroy Stevens of Pennsburg, Nancy wife of Curt Haas of Boyertown, Esther wife of Donald Wood of Tuscon, Arizona, and Judy wife of Jerry Spivey of Big Springs, Texas; five granddaughters, and three great-grandsons. He was preceded in death by a brother Leroy, a sister Ellen and a son Robert.

Services: 11 a.m., Wednesday, St. Pauls Lutheran Church, 1244 St. Pauls Church Road, Pennsburg. Visitation will be in church Fellowship Hall from 9:30 a.m. until the service in the Sanctuary.

Interment with military honors will be 10 a.m , Friday in the church cemetery. The Falk Funeral Homes and Crematory, Pennsburg is in charge of arrangements. For complete information see On-Line Condolences at www.falkfuneralhomes.com.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Building Improvement Fund of the church.